OPEN: Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

Nathan Brunet

Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least June, 2019, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the SMHA website.

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Application Methods

The application may be completed online at https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments/oh/canton/stark-live/index.aspx.

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 4,279 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Stark County, Ohio.

What should I do after applying to the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who lives in Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority was managing 2,369 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 2,132 units occupied. This represents 90% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 4,945 people living in Public Housing units managed by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 2,132 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 14 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 384 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 18 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Are there any Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 90% of its units occupied by households with 10% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 2,132 Public Housing households in units managed by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority, 1,256 have at least one child. There are 71 two-parent households in the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 1,185 single-parent households. There were 1,161 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $12,707 The average annual income per person is $5,463 The average Public Housing household annual income is 20% of the local Area Median Income.

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 661 31%
$5,000 - $9,999 192 9%
$10,000 - $14,999 618 29%
$15,000 - $19,999 213 10%
$20,000+ 426 20%

What is the source of income for Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 569 (24%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 24 (1%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,587 (67%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $787 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $9,444.

How much does the average Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $257 per month or $3,084 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $547,924 per month, which is $6,575,088 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $37 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 2,369 households living in Public Housing units, 682 (32%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 512 (24%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 938 (44%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 16% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing households?

55% of Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 1,087 51%
Native American/Alaskan 21 1%
White Non-Hispanic 959 45%
Black Hispanic 21 1%
White Hispanic 21 1%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 171 8%
25-50/td> 1,237 58%
51-61 320 15%
62-84 362 17%
85 or Older 21 1%
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